Yep. Just sorting through the pallets and putting stuff away.

Dion, thank you so much for the lightning fast reply. I can not even tell you how great your cigars are, then again you hear that everyday. I'll keep me eyes posted on my sources.

Greetings Mr. Giolito, I am curious how widely distributed the first batch will be. Thanx and Much Respect.

Dion: I beleive you will be here in the bay area on Thursday night at my local B&M...might we be seeing any of these?

Regards,

Mike

Jinx25

Anyone that carries illusione is available to Cruzado.

Thanks again Dion, we can not wait to try your product. As soon as Dan posts that he has them at NHC, I'm surely placing an order.

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Originally posted by Dion:
Jinx25

Anyone that carries illusione is available to Cruzado.

I see Dion's in the house this afternoon. Are there any updates on Cruzado, my friend. Much appreciated.

Shipping to retailers as we speak.

Killer. Jinx we should fire up that idea you had earlier....

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Originally posted by: Dion
Shipping to retailers as we speak.

All sizes? Thanx.

Having smoked just about all of the Illusiones except the biggest ones (not my favorite sizes) not including the Holy Lance which is one of my favorite non-cubans, a friend gifted me some "eccjs" over the weekend. Has anyone had one and how to they compare to the regular line? Also, Dion if possible, can you describe how the Cruzados differ from the Illusiones in flavor profile? TIA

illusione is a predominantly Corojo blend. Cruzado is predominantly a Criollo blend.

illusione has more of an earthy sweetness whereas Cruzaso is more leather and spice. IMO -

Well crap now I want them even more...

Leaf and Ale just posted that they would have them in store this week... I'm assuming that would also mean they would be available online. Anyone interested in a box split style deal should go check out Jinx's "I have an idea" thread in the trading forum.

Tonito, there are some tasting notes and comments on the ECCJ in this thread and in the 90+ pass by ldfkr14.

Lets just say I am happy to stil have a box+ of them and plan on letting them sleep. Not because they are not great now, because I believe they will evolve to be a desired smoke years to come.

Thanks brody !!

Sorry to take up more bandwidth, but in reading over this thread, I see several people have been experiencing the same thing I did, that being not getting a lot of flavor out of the Illusiones. I've had just about all except the larger sizes, and when I first picked them up online and smoked them, I didn't see what all the fuss was about. Well, things change, read my Holy Lance thread if you haven't already. Three months of humi time does wonders for Dion's cigars. I had the same problem with Tatuaje, not much flavor. The Tats I'm smoking now are so good, just like the Illusiones are great as well. Give them some sleepy time and try them again, they'll be bursting with flavor !!!

New Havana says they will have the Cruzado tomorrow!

What up D! When I see you Saturday we shall discuss Cruzado for my shelves.
Man I have not posted on these boards in forever. Speaking to Greg this morning made me remember them.

Yeah man, it's gonna be a good time.